Marc Ledendecker

Prof. Marc Ledendecker is a Professor at Technische Universität München (TUM), leading the Sustainable Energy Materials professorship at TUM Campus Straubing. His research focuses on advanced electrocatalysts for energy conversion systems, particularly proton exchange membrane fuel cells, hydrogen peroxide electrosynthesis, and water splitting technologies. Key themes include catalyst stability under operational conditions, nanomaterial design, and sustainable synthesis methods using biomass-derived materials.

His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining materials chemistry, electrochemical engineering, and nanotechnology. Notable contributions include the development of laser-engineered nanoparticles, core-shell architectures, and scalable synthesis protocols for durable electrocatalysts. Recent studies explore the impact of support materials, ionomer interactions, and conditioning processes on catalyst performance and longevity.

Publications highlight trends in electrocatalyst durability benchmarking, single-atom catalysis using waste-derived supports, and operando analysis of nanoparticle evolution during electrochemical reactions. His research bridges fundamental material science with industrial applications, aiming to advance clean energy technologies.